Volcanoes National ParkRwanda · Africa · Year-round overview
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Volcanoes National Park

Rwanda · Africa

Volcanoes National Park is most comfortable in the relatively drier months around June and July. Typical daytime highs run about 64-66°F year-round. Humidity is usually low. Rain is frequent in most months.

Best time to go
Volcanoes National Park travel scene
12 mo · Typical year
Temperature range
49°F to 66°F
Rain
20 days/mo
Sunshine
10 h/day
Humidity feel
Generally dry

Month-by-month fit

Temperature

Pleasant by day, brisk at night.

65°Ftypical Aug high
45°50°55°60°65°70°HighLow66°F64°F52°F49°FJanMarMayJulSepNovCurrent month · 65°F

Precipitation

Lower rainfall than in most months here, though showers remain frequent.

52%wet-day frequency
012345678Amount (in)0%25%50%75%100%90%26%JanMarMayJulSepNovCurrent month · 52%52%
AmountWet-day chance

Sunshine

Cloudier spells limit sunshine.

10.4 hAug sunshine
0 h4 h8 h12 h9.1 hJanMarMayJulSepNovCurrent month · 10.4 h10.4 h

Heat & humidity by month

Humidity is rarely noticeable.

Very dryAug heat feel
Air-feel chart data is unavailable for this destination. Use the selected-month dew point, temperature, rain, and sunshine context together rather than treating any one metric as total comfort.
More detailIncludes sky and daypart comfort

Cloud cover

Mostly cloudy skies.

28%Aug clear sky
0%25%50%75%100%11%JanMarMayJulSepNovCurrent month · 28%28%
ClearCloud cover

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Want a side-by-side climate view? Compare Volcanoes National Park with Bwindi Impenetrable Forest.

Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast

Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.

Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.

Last updated: Jun 1, 2026

Data & methodology